{"product_id":"empi-2-narrowed-beam-tow-bar-for-sedan-buggy-2-ball-00-3128-0","title":"EMPI Narrowed Beam Tow Bar | VW Beetle \u0026 Buggy 2\" Narrowed Front End | 2\" Ball Receiver (00-3128-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Narrowed Beam Tow Bar — 2\" Ball Receiver, for 2\" Narrowed Front Ends (00-3128-0)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eEMPI 2\" Narrowed Beam Tow Bar\u003c\/b\u003e is the specialized version of the standard Type 1 tow bar, engineered for cars running a narrowed front end. Built from the same heavy-wall steel as the original, it uses adjusted geometry to clamp securely onto the lower tube of an \u003cb\u003eEMPI or custom 2\" narrowed beam\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquipped with a \u003cb\u003e2\" ball receiver\u003c\/b\u003e, it is the professional choice for moving narrowed-beam Beetles, Ghias, or tube-chassis buggies that will not fit a standard-width tow bar. It provides reliable, straight-line tracking and is designed for a quick-release setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle (narrowed beam):\u003c\/b\u003e All years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBuggy:\u003c\/b\u003e Shortened \u0026amp; narrowed builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This model is \u003cb\u003enot compatible with Super Beetles\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose EMPI?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEMPI is a long-established manufacturer of air-cooled Volkswagen and buggy parts. This bar is purpose-built for narrowed front ends where a standard-width tow bar will not fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNarrowed-Beam Geometry:\u003c\/b\u003e Clamps to the lower tube of a 2\" narrowed beam (often fits up to 4\" narrowed).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFront-End Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Works with King pin, Link pin, or Ball Joint front ends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStandard Coupler:\u003c\/b\u003e 2\" ball hitch coupler for most tow vehicles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRigid Steel Build:\u003c\/b\u003e Heavy-duty reinforced steel for straight-line tracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e 2\" narrowed beams (often fits up to 4\" narrowed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFront-End Fitment:\u003c\/b\u003e Clamps to the lower beam tube on King pin, Link pin, or Ball Joint front ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBeam Spread:\u003c\/b\u003e Inner U-channel dimensions approximately 23-1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Overall length 48\", overall width 26-3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/b\u003e Heavy-duty reinforced steel with 2\" ball hitch coupler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 00-3128-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat front ends does it fit?\u003c\/b\u003e It clamps to the lower beam tube on King pin, Link pin, or Ball Joint front ends running a 2\" narrowed beam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill it fit a Super Beetle?\u003c\/b\u003e No — this model is not compatible with Super Beetles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat are the dimensions?\u003c\/b\u003e Overall length 48\", overall width 26-3\/4\", with an inner U-channel spread of approximately 23-1\/4\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore for your build and transport: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dune-buggy\"\u003eDune Buggy\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/restoration-tools\"\u003eRestoration Tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44899044065395,"sku":"00-3128-0","price":184.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/00-3128-0-500x281.jpg?v=1777254048","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-2-narrowed-beam-tow-bar-for-sedan-buggy-2-ball-00-3128-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}